Tactical Thinking Skills
•Year 6
•Rounders
•Distributed around field perimeter
Alternative: Tennis balls for beginners
Set up 4 diamonds with 12-15m between bases
Alternative: Cones or spots
Available at each batting area
Alternative: Regular gloves or bare hands
Ready for team identification
Alternative: Different coloured tops
The fielder positioned behind the batter to catch missed balls
When the ball is hit behind the batting line
Half a point scored by reaching 4th base without hitting the ball
Getting a batter out by touching the base with the ball before they arrive
Throwing technique with arm over shoulder for power and accuracy
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Angles of throws, distances between bases, scoring calculations, time management
Forces in throwing, trajectory and arc of ball flight, reaction times
Direction and positioning, spatial awareness, mapping field positions
Teamwork under pressure, leadership responsibilities, fair play and honesty
Central position to observe multiple diamonds, move between groups during practice
Tactical understanding, throwing accuracy, team communication, rule application
Step in if safety concerns arise, support struggling learners, clarify rules when needed
Use clear, exaggerated movements for rule demonstrations, involve students in examples, repeat key points
Large outdoor area minimum 40m x 30m with clear boundaries
Level grass or court surface, free from holes and debris
Stop all play immediately, assess injury, provide appropriate first aid, contact school medical support if needed
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